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Basic Statistics Courses

Basic Statistics courses can help you learn data collection methods, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, conducting surveys, and performing regression analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, and Python, that support analyzing data and visualizing results. By applying these skills and tools, you can effectively communicate findings and make informed decisions based on statistical evidence.


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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology

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    Coursera

    AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, AI Enablement, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Automation, Project Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation

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    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    U.S. Bond Investing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Visualization Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Histogram

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Retention, Responsible AI, Customer Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • U.S. Bond Investing Basics: Interactive Brokers
  • Data Visualization Best Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver

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